BRUNCH
DANTE ’ S KITCHEN LOCATION : East Greenwich VIBE : Southern delights in New England . GET THIS : Must we say it ? A classic fried chicken and waffles dish using sage fried chicken and a buttermilk waffle , topped off with Vermont bourbon maple syrup and toasted cashews . Couple it with the fresh and fruity Baton Rouge Lemonade . danteskitchenri . com
NICKS ON BROADWAY LOCATION : Providence VIBE : A casual , innovative bistro with a large wine selection . GET THIS : While sipping on your passion fruit margarita on the patio , order the Special Plus — eggs , potatoes , a buttermilk biscuit and your choice of chicken , ham or smoked bacon . nicksonbroadway . com
MARIA ’ S BREAKFAST AND LUNCH LOCATION : Pawtucket VIBE : Generous service and generous portions . GET THIS : The as-big-as-your-head plain pancakes are anything but ordinary ( two is just the right amount ), coated with powdered sugar and ready for syrup . Order a side of their crispy home fries to share with the table . @ Maria ’ s Breakfast & Lunch on Facebook brunch
Bites
Rebelle Artisan Bagels , Providence Providence Bagel , Providence
Bristol Bagel Works , Bristol Cafe Tempo Coffee House , Warwick
Bagels Etc ., Barrington
PVDonuts , Providence Knead Doughnuts , Providence and East Greenwich Glaze ’ n Daze Donuts , Johnston Liberty Donuts , Newport Allie ’ s Donuts , North Kingstown
NORTH LOCATION : Providence VIBE : Hip and laidback eatery in the heart of downtown Providence . GET THIS : Give the coconut pancakes topped with Pusser ’ s Rum and maple syrup a try ; top it with some chocolate chips for a satisfying coconut / chocolate combo . foodbynorth . com
CLASSIC CAFE LOCATION : Providence VIBE : Neighborhood diner with an old-school flair . GET THIS : The Kiss My Hash three-egg omelet , which is just as bold as its name , includes potatoes , corned beef hash , onion and cheddar cheese . Order it with a side of hash browns , home fries , potato cakes , toast , fruit or grits . classiccaferi . com
WICKFORD ON THE WATER LOCATION : North Kingstown VIBE : Quaint fishing village on the water perfection . GET THIS : Pair the Eggcellent BLT or the lobster Florentine bowl with your preferred booze ( we ’ re partial to the Wickford Good Morning coffee cocktail ). wickfordonthewater . com
JULIAN ’ S LOCATION : Providence VIBE : Brunch all day , a . k . a . where you ’ re spending your entire Sunday . GET THIS : For your savory hankerings , bacon-scallion pancakes served with eggs and maple syrup does the trick , or order the three-piece French toast with toppings like walnuts , banana , chocolate chips or apples for your sweet tooth . juliansprovidence . com
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Waffle Hive , Pawtucket Newport Sticks and Cones , Newport
M & Ms Diner , Johnston Caffe Bon Ami , Cranston
Burgundian , Attleboro , MA
Ellie ’ s Bakery , Providence LaSalle Bakery , Providence Borrelli ’ s Pastry Shop , Coventry Pastiche Fine Desserts , Providence Slice of Heaven , Jamestown
The Glow Cafe and Juice Bar , Providence Root on Broadway , Newport
Raw Bob ’ s Organic Juicery , East Greenwich Bol , Wakefield
Fully Rooted , Delivers throughout RI
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